Meet Our Team
BioBalance Health is a one of a kind medical office because of the high quality professionals that make up their staff.
DR. KATHY MAUPIN
Founder and Medical Director
Dr. Maupin has practiced obstetrics & gynecology for more than 30 years. In 2003, she created BioBalance® Health to help women and men deal with symptoms of aging and menopause through personal care and bioidentical hormone treatments, which offer women and men a natural and preventative therapy to alleviate the effects of aging. In 2009, Maupin elected to devote 100% of her time to BioBalance Health. She has never looked back. In 2014 she published her first book, The Secret Female Hormone: How Testosterone Replacement Can Change Your Life.
Education & Certifications:
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
DR. RACHEL MAUPIN SULLIVAN
D.O. Board Certified Family Physician
Rachel Maupin Sullivan, D.O., is a Board-Certified Family Physician who specializes in bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. She was born and raised in St. Louis. Dr. Sullivan completed her family medicine residency training in Houston, Texas, where she excelled in the treatment of hormone imbalances, thyroid problems, prediabetes, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.
Education & Certifications:
- Board Certification: Family Medicine (2015)
- Graduate Education: A.T. Still University, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), 2008-2012
- Licensure: State Licensed in Missouri, Kansas, and Texas
CAROLINE CALVERT – RN, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Caroline Calvert is a Nurse Practitioner with Biobalance Health. Caroline has been with our office for more than 4 years. She moved back to the area from Fort Wayne, Indiana after working in Women’s Health for 3 years.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Sports Management, University of Kansas
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Barnes Jewish College, 2009
- Master of Science in Nursing Maryville University, 2014
- Family Nurse Practitioner AANP Certification
Grace Freeman, RN, BSN, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Prior to joining BioBalance Health as a nurse practitioner, Grace worked as a clinical nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis on the medical-surgical unit for 1.5 years, and labor and delivery for 5.5 years. Before her career as a nurse, Grace worked in cancer research and genome sequencing at Washington University. Her passion is to help people balance their overall health and well-being, while helping people incorporate healthy changes and choices into their lifestyle.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science, Biology, Maryville University, 2009
- Bachelor of Science, Nursing, UMSL, 2014
- Master of Science, Nursing, Maryville, 2020
- Family Nurse Practitioner ANCC Certification
JODIE TANKERSLEY
Nurse Practitioner
Jodie is a nurse practitioner with BioBalance Health. She has been a nurse practitioner for over 5 years and has been with BioBalance for the past 1 year. Prior to that she worked in spine surgery (for 3 years) as well as for Mercy taking care of their most chronically ill patients via telemedicine (for 1 year). As an RN, Jodie worked at Mercy in the Cardiovascular ICU for 5 years.
Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Maryville University, 2011
- Master of Science in Nursing, Maryville University, 2016
- Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, ANCC Certification
Sara Jatcko, BSN
Triage Nurse
Sara gradutated from the University of Missouri-Columbia in1982 with a BSN. She has had various positions in adult nursing including Intensive Care Units, Surgical Services, and Long Term Care. She also taught health science and certified nurse assisting to juniors and seniors at a local high school. After many years of being treated at BBH, she welcomed the opportunity to join the team as a triage nurse.
Chancey Vetter, BSN, RN
Triage Nurse and New Patient Coordinator
Chancey joined BioBalance Health in 2021 as a triage nurse and new patient coordinator. Prior to joining BioBalance health Chancey worked as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Mercy Hospital, where she still remains PRN. She has been with Mercy Labor and Delivery since 2015. Chancey has found joy in helping new and existing patients as they navigate their care here at Biobalance Health.
Education & Certifications
Associate of Science in Nursing, Lewis and Clark Community College, 2015
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Central Methodist University, 2017
Lorie Gordon
Nurse Practitioner
Lorie Gordon is a Nurse Practitioner with BioBalance Health and has been working at our Kansas city office for almost 3 years. She has lived in Kansas City almost 10 years. Lorie’s interest in a wellness/functional medicine approach is what lead her tour office. Prior to working at BioBalance, Lorie worked as a nurse practitioner at a primary care practice.
ANGIE QUIGLE – CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Angie is a certified medical assistant with special training in Gynecology and Bioidentical Hormones. She has been working alongside Dr. Maupin for 18 years. Along with communicating with patients and scheduling consultations, evaluations, and treatment, she also takes care of patients in the office and assists in the pellet insertions.
WENDY DOUGLAS – CMA
Certified Medical Assistant
Wendy is a certified medical assistant with special training in gynecology, bioidentical hormones, and plastic surgery. She has worked alongside Dr. Maupin for over 24 years and has been with BioBalance Health for 18 years. Wendy also has experience assisting a prominent St. Louis plastic surgeon who trained her in facial peels and other aesthetic treatments.
Sunny Cooper
Patient Care Coordinator
Sunny has worked for BioBalance Health for the past 10 years. She began as an assistant to Dr. Maupin and has transitioned into running the front desk at BioBalance Health and BioBalance Skin several days a week. Sunny is instrumental in assisting with onboarding new patients.
Stacy Kaltmeyer
Patient Care Coordinator
Stacy joined our practice in 2010 after teaching early education for 30 years. She is a good resource for both BioBalance Health and BioBalance Skin patients as she has been a patient in both offices since 2005. Stacy is eager to answer questions, help new patients navigate the process of becoming a patient and scheduling new and existing patients.
Dana Whalen, RN, BSN
Nurse Injector
Dana brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the practice with 24 years in the esthetic industry and over 3 years with BioBalance Skin. In 2002 Dana helped launch Radiesse dermal filler into the United States and then later Belotero and Xeomin. Due to her passion for training and anatomy, Dana decided to pursue her BSN.
Jenna Mueth, RN, BSN
Esthetic Nurse
Jenna is a registered nurse with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing who has been working in the hospital setting since 2014. Jenna is excited to continue her career at BioBalance Skin as a esthetic nurse so she can combine caring for people with her passion for skin care.
Sarah O’Brien
Esthetician
Sarah has been working for BioBalance Health and BioBalance Skin for over 15 years. She is a licensed professional master esthetician and laser specialist. She offers a variety of services ranging from basic to advanced medical treatments for men and women. Her services include HydraFacials, Microneedling, Microdermabrasion, Chemical peels, Ablative and Non- Ablative laser treatments, IPL, Laser Hair Removal and Body contouring treatments.
Amanda Dunavant
Brow & Lash Specialist
Amanda joined the BioBalance team in 2020. She has been in the beauty industry since 2009 when she graduated from The Salon Professional Academy. Wanting to give clients the ease of waking up with the perfect brows Amanda received her Microblading certificate in 2017. Currently Amanda is getting her full PMU (permanent makeup) tattooing license and will soon be offering more brow services along with eyeliner enhancements, lip blushing and corrective work.
JULIE KERN
Administrative Director
Administrative Director, Julie Kern, has been with us for over 4 years. She previously managed a very successful and busy medical/surgical/cosmetic dermatology office for 12 years in southern Illinois. Julie’s management skills and knowledge of esthetics make her a great fit for BioBalance Health & BioBalance Skin.
Katie Marischen
Marketing Director
Katie is the one behind the scenes managing social media, websites, promotions, events and more! She has experience in retail event management as well as general event planning after spending years planning weddings. With knowledge in social media, she gives everyone a fun look in to the office thru the lense of their computers and phones. When she is not in the office, she is wrangling her 3 young kids.
Joe Baalman
COO
Joe has been with BioBalance for over 7 years. He is a jack of all trades and keeps both offices running successfully while dealing with 17 women on a daily basis. We don’t know how he does it!