Team

Dr. Mommy loves to have other experts join her and share their expertise.

Meet the Dr. Mommy Says Team:

Alternative Medicine Expert:

Dr. David P. Sutherland

Dr. David Sutherland is a Doctor of Chiropractic, husband and dad to 5 beautiful children.

Dr. Sutherland has a family practice in Tampa, Florida and has been in practice for over 15 years.

In the 15 years of practice he has seen many different cases and has helped each individual reach their goal of optimal health.

He is a speaker and lecturer and enjoys sharing his experiences with the public.  His way of speaking hits very ‘close to home’ with his audience and keeps them enticed  the entire time.

His main goal has always been to teach the public about their health and how to live their lives to the most optimum level.

Fitness Strategy Expert:

Ashley Mahaffey

Ashley Mahaffey, American Council on Exercise, Certified Professional Trainer (CPT)
Ashley is a fitness strategy expert.  She has trained teams and individuals for 20 years from NCAA Champions and high profile leaders in business to stay-at-home moms.  She believes there is a common thread across all demographics preventing each person from moving up to their realm of fitness excellence. “If you’re not dialed in with a physical fitness plan specific to your needs and exact lifestyle challenges then you won’t implement it.”
Having completed 2 Ironman Triathlons and always looking for the next adventure, Ashley Mahaffey is the definitive resource for creating lifestyle fitness success.   She is happily married, has two incredible children, and resides in San Diego, California.

Fitness Expert:

Carla Birnberg

Carla Birnberg is an award winning author and fitness expert. A onetime personal trainer, she owned a boutique training studio, Head2Heel, in Chapel Hill, N.C.  Carla also competes in both bodybuilding and fitness including a third place finish in the 2001 NPC House of Pain bodybuilding show.  Her writing can seen in the Atkins Nutritional monthly newsletter, Experience Life Magazine, Austin Monthly Magazine and as a monthly health column in Good Life Magazine.   Carla is also the author of the book, The Whole Megillah: Miztvahs, Matzo Balls & Everything in Between (Bluegrass Publishing, May 2007). Carla writes for the Austin American Statesman.  Her work there includes feature stories and two advice columns targeted toward elementary school aged and tweens.  She’s also the author/creator of the Twisted Tales serial for which she won an award for creativity from Cox Newspapers.
Carla’s blog, MizFitOnline, has been selected to serve as part of Oprah’s Virtual Digital Blogging Network and is ranked by Austin Monthly Magazine as one of the top 3 health blogs in the city.

Professional Counselor/Life Coach:

Mark Hundley, M.Ed., LPC

Mark has been speaking in public for over 38 years – nineteen of which dedicated to communicating with people about death, dying and grief!  Mark’s warm, sensitive communication style has made him a favorite with audiences of all ages throughout the nation.  As a result of his presentations, thousands of people have found the courage to explore their own unique experiences with death and grief in dynamic, personally intimate ways.  One man said, “Hearing Mark Hundley speak is like sitting at the kitchen table sharing a cup of coffee with your best friend.”
Mark has worked with children, youth and families since 1971 –devoting 13 years to youth and family ministry; another 10 years to service in public education as a teacher and high school counselor; and the remaining time as a therapist, consultant and writer.
Mark’s interest in and understanding of grief springs from his experience of the death of his first wife, Christy in 1989 – an event that left him the single father of a seven year-old daughter.  His walk through that process with his daughter provided opportunities to explore and develop his expertise in the field of grief reconciliation.
He is the author of Awaken to Good Mourning – a personal guide through the journey of grief in both print and audio versions.  He is also a co-founder of the Journey of Hope Grief Support Center in Plano, TX, a non-profit agency that provides free group grief support to children, adolescents and their parents or adult caregivers as they learn to mourn the death or impending death of a loved one.
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor and conducts a private counseling practice in McKinney, TX, where he lives with his wife Vanessa.  They have three grown children together and enjoy the company of three grandsons.

Natural Beauty Expert:

Jenni Saake

Jennifer (Jenni) Saake, known around the Internet as “InfertilityMom” has a passion for natural, healthy, affordable beauty alternatives, driven by her quest for personal health.  After a decade of infertility and as a 19-year survivor of Myalgic Encephaloyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Jenni deals with multiple allergies and chemical sensitivities and believes that the products we use in and on our bodies have a huge impact on our immune systems.

Her health struggles have led her to research beauty alternatives such as mineral makeup, essential oils, herbal remedies and other tips, tricks and secrets that often date back to Biblical times.  Jenni believes that true beauty starts within and also shares inspirational thoughts on letting others see the beauty of your heart.

Jenni is a published author, with her first book titled, Hannah’s Hope: Seeking God’s Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage & Adoption Loss printed by NavPress in 2005.

She is quite busy with Inner Beauty Blogs which offer Affordable Mineral Makeup™, Bulk Organic Herbs, Spices, Teas and Essential Oils through Mountain Rose Herbs, and Gurrlie Girl™ Christian Jewelry, along with fashion tips all with an eye toward inner beauty http://InnerBeautyGirlz.com and http://InfertilityMom.blogspot.com

Organizing Expert:

Melissa Smallwood

Melissa Smallwood (Multi-tasking Mama) has worked with seniors and families as a professional organizer for several years and is the owner of Organized Life by Design, LLC.

She has an extensive human services background. She is also the mom of three active boys (one of which has special needs).

She enjoys helping people get their lives, calendars and homes organized so that they have time to see and enjoy their blessings!