AOC SOUTH - Bariatric Nurse Educators
Kirsty Chau - Nurse Lead, LPN and CBE
Kirsty Chau - Nurse Lead, LPN and CBE
Kirsty Chau - Nurse Lead, LPN and CBE
Kirsty began her nursing career in orthopedic surgery in 2019 at the South Health Campus.
She is excited to continue supporting patients through their health journeys.
Outside of work Kirsty enjoys yoga and is a Certified Barre Instructor.
Priya Saini - LPN and BNE
Kirsty Chau - Nurse Lead, LPN and CBE
Kirsty Chau - Nurse Lead, LPN and CBE
Priya graduated from Bow Valley College and began her career as an LPN in geriatrics. She is also a certified phlebotomy technician and Botox and filler administrator.
She looks forward to guiding patients towards their weight loss journey.
Outside of work she loves going to the gym, traveling and trying different hot sauces from around the world!
Jan Marie Escuadro - LPN and BNE
Kirsty Chau - Nurse Lead, LPN and CBE
Jan Marie Escuadro - LPN and BNE
Jan Marie graduated from Bow Valley College in January 2022. She began her nursing career in Occupational Health.
She is passionate about delivering continuous patient centered care.
In her spare time, she enjoys playing video games, reading, and watching scary movies.
Claire Kurta - LPN and BNE
Claire Kurta - LPN and BNE
Jan Marie Escuadro - LPN and BNE
Claire graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Health and wellness is what inspired Claire to start her nursing career. She finds joy in providing compassionate care to patients in their exciting health endeavors.
In her free time, Claire enjoys spending time with friends, family, and her two dogs.
Ana Winter - LPN and BNE
Claire Kurta - LPN and BNE
Ana Winter - LPN and BNE
Ana graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022. She started her nursing career here at AOC.
Ana has always been passionate about promoting health and wellness. She is excited to guide and support patients in their weight loss and management journey to improve their overall health. She is particularly interested in nutrition as she would love to specialize in this area.
In her free time she enjoys going to the gym, doing outdoor activities like camping, hiking, going to the lake, travelling and spending time with her family and friends.
Emily Khoo - LPN and BNE
Claire Kurta - LPN and BNE
Ana Winter - LPN and BNE
Emily graduated from Bow Valley College in 2022 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She is passionate about health and wellness and is excited to start her nursing career in community health.
In her free time she love's listening to music, and spending time with family and friends.
Sharon Birk - LPN and BNE
Tianna Hinson - LPN and BNE
Atasi Akhter - LPN and BNE
Sharon started her nursing career in British Columbia specializing in memory care.
She is passionate about promoting health and wellness with a holistic approach and is excited to support patient's in their journeys to improve their overall quality of life.
In her free time Sharon enjoys weight lifting, cooking, playing Nintendo games and spending time with her family and friends.
Atasi Akhter - LPN and BNE
Tianna Hinson - LPN and BNE
Atasi Akhter - LPN and BNE
Atasi graduated in 2022 and began her nursing career on the Orthopedic Unit at the Peter Lougheed Center.
She is passionate about building therapeutic relationships with patients while supporting them through their health journey.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and two cats!
Tianna Hinson - LPN and BNE
Tianna Hinson - LPN and BNE
Tianna Hinson - LPN and BNE
Tianna graduated from Northern Lakes College as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
She is looking forward to helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals.
Outside of work Tianna enjoys baking, hiking, and spending time with friends.
Natja Seifert - LPN and BNE
Kathleen Arenillo - LPN and BNE
Tianna Hinson - LPN and BNE
Natja graduated from Bow Valley College in 2018 as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Natja has experience in multiple nursing settings, the most recent being in mental health and addictions. She is passionate about helping others and looks forward to supporting patients through their journey.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in nature, with her family, and two dogs.
Kathleen Arenillo - LPN and BNE
Kathleen Arenillo - LPN and BNE
Kathleen Arenillo - LPN and BNE
Kathleen has been in the health care field since 2019 as a healthcare aide and worked in multiple units such as long-term care, stroke rehab unit, and dialysis unit.
She graduated as an LPN in September 2022, and started her career in a stroke rehabilitation unit. She is also certified in phlebotomy.
Kathleen is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals.
In her free time she likes to sing, read, play video games, workout, and spend time with her two cats.
Natalia Davis - LPN and BNE
Kathleen Arenillo - LPN and BNE
Kathleen Arenillo - LPN and BNE
Natalia graduated from Columbia College in early 2024 and started her career working in general medicine and palliative care. She is very passionate about health and wellness and has a desire
to make a positive impact in the lives of others.
In her spare time she is an avid reader, and enjoys going to the gym and spending quality time with family, friends and dog.
AOC South - administrative team
Sonja Stanisavljevic - Clinic Manager
Sonja Stanisavljevic - Clinic Manager
Sonja Stanisavljevic - Clinic Manager
Sonja's professional journey in healthcare began in her native Serbia, where she laid the foundation for her career by graduating from nursing school. Driven by a passion for health care, she furthered her education at the Medical School, University of Nis, Serbia, where she earned her medical degree.
She immigrated to Canada following th
Sonja's professional journey in healthcare began in her native Serbia, where she laid the foundation for her career by graduating from nursing school. Driven by a passion for health care, she furthered her education at the Medical School, University of Nis, Serbia, where she earned her medical degree.
She immigrated to Canada following the completion of her medical studies. In her new home, Sonja immersed herself in the medical community, first in a Family Medicine setting as a medical coordinator/lead admin and later in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management as a clinic manager. Her role as a clinic manager allowed her to blend her medical background with her organizational skills, contributing to the efficient functioning of the healthcare facility. Sonja is thrilled to be part of such a dynamic and impactful team at AOC.
Socel Payomo - MOA
Sonja Stanisavljevic - Clinic Manager
Sonja Stanisavljevic - Clinic Manager
Socel graduated from Academy of learning as a certified Medical Office Assistant with Health Unit Clerk. She began her medical career in a family practice for four years and then in a headache clinic for three years.
She enjoys travelling, discovering foods from different cuisine and spending time with family.
Tamara Hewlett - MOA
Sonja Stanisavljevic - Clinic Manager
Tamara Hewlett - MOA
Tamara graduated from Academy of learning as a Medical Office Assistant with Unit clerk specialty.
She began her medical career in radiology and stayed for over 15 years. She enjoys reading , biking and baking in her spare time. As well as spending time with her daughter and boyfriend cooking and trying new recipes.
AOC North - Bariatric Nurse Educators
Lucy Sikitoka - LPN and BNE
Madeline Hughes - LPN and BNE
Madeline Hughes - LPN and BNE
Lucy graduated from Norquest college in 2022 as LPN and began her nursing career in orthopedic surgery in 2023 at Royal Alexandra Hospital.
She is excited to support patients in their weight management journey. In her spare time she enjoys biking , going to the gym and spending time with my friends and family.
Madeline Hughes - LPN and BNE
Madeline Hughes - LPN and BNE
Madeline Hughes - LPN and BNE
Madeline graduated from the LPN program at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario, in 2021. She began her nursing career working in long-term care until 2023 when she left Ontario and worked as a travel nurse throughout British Columbia.
Now in Alberta, she looks forward to providing a compassionate, patient-centred approach to all indiv
Madeline graduated from the LPN program at Conestoga College in Kitchener, Ontario, in 2021. She began her nursing career working in long-term care until 2023 when she left Ontario and worked as a travel nurse throughout British Columbia.
Now in Alberta, she looks forward to providing a compassionate, patient-centred approach to all individuals in care, and helping patients achieve their health and wellness goals at AOC.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, and listening to music.
Jessica von Bornhoft - LPN and BNE
Jessica von Bornhoft - LPN and BNE
Jessica von Bornhoft - LPN and BNE
Jess is a new LPN graduate from 2023. Right out of school Jess began working in mental health and addictions.
Jess looks forward to providing a kind and passionate approach to all individuals in care.
Jess loves spending time with family and friends and my her two furbabies at home.
Esther Adams - LPN and BNE
Jessica von Bornhoft - LPN and BNE
Jessica von Bornhoft - LPN and BNE
Esther graduated from Centennial College in 2021 and has amassed extensive experience across various healthcare settings, including long-term care, retirement residences, and home care.
She is dedicated to supporting individuals dealing with obesity in achieving a healthy weight and improved quality of life.
Outside of work, Esther enjoys gardening, spending time with family and friends.
AOC North - administrative team
Tracy Andrews - Clinic Manager
Tracy Andrews - Clinic Manager
Tracy Andrews - Clinic Manager
Tracy graduated from college in Fredericton, New Brunswick , obtaining certification as a Medical Office Assistant.
Shortly after graduation she worked in the audiology field, where she was promoted to Clinic Manager, and then Regional Manager, for Northern Alberta, which she enjoyed for 11 years.
Tracy spends time with friends and family in her spare time.
Chelsea Hagel - MOA
Tracy Andrews - Clinic Manager
Tracy Andrews - Clinic Manager
Chelsea graduated from Sundance College in 2024 as an medical office administrator.
She is very excited to join the team and use her knowledge and experience to help others.
In her free time, Chelsea likes to spend time with her children and fiance, going to hockey games, and enjoying other activities including travelling.