Our Team
We are committed to enhancing your life and well-being when you visit
Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa.
With great care, confidentiality, integrity and knowledge we will listen to your personal goals and honor your specific needs. We are extremely proud of our hand-picked team; each provides positivity, confidence, care, and experience that we all benefit from on a daily basis. This allows me to give you the absolute best care that you deserve. With decades of experience between my team members, we are able to go above and beyond to make you feel like you are the most important person.
Dr. Julie G., N.D. / Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Julie G. is a graduate of Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in Tempe, Arizona, one of the foremost academic institutions for naturopathic medical education, research and clinical care. Dr. Julie G. holds a current license to practice naturopathic medicine in Arizona. Prior to earning her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine, Dr. Julie G. began her formal education at The University of Texas at San Antonio where she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. Dr. Julie G. incorporates all aspects of naturopathic medicine to create a complete profile for the individual. Realizing every person and condition is unique, Dr. George takes the time to listen and thoroughly understand your health care needs. Dr. Julie G. will work with you to develop personalized recommendations that will offer the greatest benefit to you as a whole person.
Dr. Julie G. is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, American College for Advancement in Medicine and the Texas Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. George continues to expand her knowledge with her involvement in both research and conferences throughout the United States and Canada.
Dr. Anand V., PhD, LPC, NCC, CMMC / Licensed Professional Counselor
Dr. Anand V. is a Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC)/Psychotherapist/Certified Yoga Instructor/Certified Medical Meditation and Stress Management Consultant (CMMC)/Hypnotherapist/Wellness Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), licensed by the Texas State Board of Examiners of Professional Counselors. He is compassionate, result-oriented, trilingual, and has knowledge and experience of Western and Eastern psychology. He has a Ph.D. in Psychology and is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA) and the American Counseling Association (ACA). He is specialized in showing children, adolescents, adults and geriatrics how to reach their full potential and how to experience total health by using innovative and powerful methods of psychotherapy, counseling, hypnotherapy, medical meditation and yoga therapy.
Dr. Anand V. offers counseling, psychotherapy, wellness coaching, medical meditation, relaxation, breathing techniques, yoga, and clinical hypnosis to provide the greatest amount of happiness, success, sound health and mental peace to the greatest number of people possible.
Dana V. / Practice Administrator
Dana V. has over 8 years experience in the wellness and aesthetics fields. She has worked both on the technical side of wellness and aesthetics as well as the management side and enjoys the interaction with patients along with improving our practice by working alongside Dr. Shel and employees. Her daily desire is to help each patient realize their true potential through the variety of services provided at Dr. Shel Wellness and Medical Spa.
Dana strongly believes in educating herself, employees and patients about the multitude of benefits that stem from self-care and a strong mind, body spirit balance. Aside from Dana’s passion to help spread the word of wellness she enjoys reading, creative writing, painting, photography, and overseas travel. She has an open door policy at the office and encourages our patients to share their experiences with her and she often reaches out to them to ensure their happiness and satisfaction. Dana looks forward to meeting you at your next visit to our practice.
Bridgette L. / Front Desk Coordinator
Bridgette is our Front Office Coordinator and occupies a fundamental position in the daily success of Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa. She is our focal point around which most interaction with patients begins and ends so you will become very familiar with her on a regular basis. Bridgette has been in the medical field for over 20 years so she is able to relate to each of our patients from a professional standpoint while bringing the spirit of support and teamwork to our practice each day.
She is extremely cheerful, professional and has a very positive and caring approach to accommodate our patients and ensure that each experience at Dr. Shel Wellness and Medical Spa is a positive one.
Laci R. / Wellness Coordinator
Laci R. has been with the team at Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa since 2008. Prior to joining the staff her health care experience included emergency medicine, plastic surgery, womens health, alternative allergy and immunology treatments, as well as advanced training and extensive experience in facial injections and laser treatments.
Laci is originally from Chehalis, Washington. She currently lives in Katy with her husband, Jay. Together they enjoy cruising the open road as well as the open sea.
Selena V. / Aesthetics Consultant
Selena V. is a proven Treatment Consultant whose ability and willingness to meet each patient’s goals. She brings a diverse, successful background in the cosmetic enhancement industry where she has been working to help a wide range of patients for over 10 years. Selena was ranked Top 10th consultant out of 75 from a nationwide laser company and was honored an award for outstanding performance.
Selena’s primary responsibility is to provide the necessary information to not only educate the patient but to help them fully understand their individual treatment to meet their own personal goals. Selena’s background in management, sales, and marketing with other local and nationwide cosmetic companies has helped her to form a unique perspective on individual customer service relationships. Selena will always be a strong advocate for the patient and will focus on providing the best customer service by making sure the patient knows about the latest in cosmetic technology while maintaining the highest degree of safety protocols in the industry. Her passion for aesthetics will continue to drive her to assure each patient will be treated with elite care.
Selena is a native Houstonian who lives with her husband and one dog. When not working, Selena enjoys spending time with her husband & family, singing karaoke, and learning about different Wines from around the world.
Andrea B. / Laser Technician
Andrea believes every person deserves the most beautiful skin possible. No matter what your skin has been through, she believes that it can be improved with the proper treatment and attention. Her practice is dedicated to providing superior skin care services to men and women of all ages. Her goals is to help each patient achieve and maintain healthy and vibrant skin.
Andrea has been licensed as a Medical Esthetician by the State of Texas since 2007. She is a graduate of the institute of Cosmetology and Esthetics in Houston, TX. She is certified with the Cutera laser, Palomar IPL, and the Candela Gentle-lase laser hair removal systems. Andrea’s esthetic skin care background includes hands on experience with microdermabrasion, chemical peels, rosacea treatments, hyper-pigmentation treatments, and fat loss, cellulite, and body contouring modalities.
Ashley S. / Medical Assistant
Ashley is a Medical Assistant, she attended Texas Health School and was one of the top of her class. She is also a graduate of Northland College in Ashland, Wisconsin where she earned a bachelor degree in Psychology. She has experience in many different fields of work making her versatile, understanding, and knowledgeable in many areas.
Originally from Wisconsin, Ashley moved to Texas four years ago and has made it her home. She is friendly, companionate, and is willing to help anyone who is in need. Ashley loves to continue her education in any way she can and has learned, and performs many duties at Dr Shel’s, being a great team player.
Sherry G. / Wellness Consultant
Sherry G. is our Wellness Consultant at Dr. Shel Wellness & Medical Spa. Her job consists of educating and scheduling patients so they may have the opportunity to receive the best that innovative integrative medicine has to offer. This includes cutting edge treatment for bio-identical hormones, hcG weight loss, as well as treatments for airborne allergies/food sensitivities and nutrient deficiency testing.
Having been a Wellness Consultant for the last seven years, it has given Sherry the opportunity to speak with many men and women and learn what it is they have been experiencing. It has been one of the greatest joys of her career to see them improve and regain the quality of their lives that they have hoped for. Having gone through much of this myself, she is able to relate to all the people she speaks with. In regaining her own health, she has been able to enjoy her family, able to enjoy physical activity again, and pursue creativity that no longer seemed to be available to her. It has given her her life back.
Patty D. / MPH, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian
Patty is passionate about helping people to lose weight, get better fit and to create healthier eating habits so they can prevent diseases and experience wellness for life. Her major emphasis is on weight management, and other areas, such as nutrition and wellness, heart disease, diabetes, sports nutrition, pregnancy and women’s health, nutrition, eating disorders, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. She strives to provide the highest level of professional services, with a unique emphasis on individualized attention to each and every client. Patty truly enjoys helping her clients, she supports their wishes, their nutrition concerns and goals. Patty and each client both actively participate in establishing a plan to reach their goals. As a registered dietitian and licensed nutritionist, Patty can help you with your nutritional needs. It would be an honor to include you as one of my valued clients.
Education and Training
Patty earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from Nicholls State University in Thibodaux , Louisiana , and her Master of Public Health-Nutrition and her dietetic internship from Tulane University in New Orleans , Louisiana . In 2003, she became certified in Adult Weight Management with the American Dietetic Association(ADA).
Glenda B. / Medical Assistant
Glenda B. is one of our valued medical assistants and is a graduate of Texas Medical School. She is currently getting her degree as a patient care technician. After 23 years of being a payroll analyst, Glenda decided to pursue her new-found passion in life and returned to school to become a medical assistant.
Glenda is an integral part of our practice and makes sure that our medical days flow smoothly. She is a native Californian who recently relocated to Houston who enjoys listening to music and reading mystery novels in her personal time. She welcomes any opportunity to travel, experience the outdoors and fresh ocean air while connecting with people from diverse cultures.
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