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Julie Belk-Dalberg, BSN, RN
Owner, Registered Nurse, BHRT Specialist, Wellness and Weight Loss Expert
Julie Dalberg is the founder of Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics and has led the practice since 2007. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Marymount University and brings a strong clinical background across multiple specialties.
Her experience includes pediatric ICU care, transplant nursing, cardiac care, and home health services. This diverse medical foundation allows her to approach wellness with both clinical precision and long-term patient care in mind.
Julie specializes in bioidentical hormone therapy, weight loss programs, and advanced wellness treatments. Her passion for helping patients improve their health and energy has remained consistent for over 15 years. Outside of work, she enjoys an active lifestyle and spending time with her family.
Rickard Dalberg, MD
Medical Director, Emergency Medicine Physician
Dr. Dalberg serves as the overseeing medical director at Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics. He completed medical school at Hahnemann School of Medicine and his residency at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City.
With over 20 years of experience as an Emergency Room Physician at Mary Washington Hospital, he brings a strong clinical background and deep medical knowledge to the practice.
His role ensures that all treatments are guided by proper medical oversight, patient safety, and proven standards of care.
Richard Ameen, MD
Board-Certified Physician, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, BHRT and Weight Loss Specialist
Dr. Ameen is a board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine and geriatrics. He completed medical school at MCV in Richmond and his residency at Berkshire Medical Center.
With over 36 years of experience in Fredericksburg, he provides extensive medical expertise in hormone therapy and weight management.
His focus is on helping patients improve long-term health, energy, and overall wellness through structured treatment plans.
Joan Ellmore, NP
Nurse Practitioner, Adult Medicine Specialist
Joan Ellmore is a nurse practitioner specializing in adult medicine. She earned her BSN from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her MSN from The Catholic University of America.
She focuses on patient care that supports long-term health, fitness, and overall wellness.
Outside of work, Joan maintains an active lifestyle and has experience in bodybuilding, which reflects her commitment to health and strength.
Amber Houston French, ACNPC-AG
Board-Certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner, Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist
Amber Houston French is a board-certified Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner specializing in pulmonary care. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University in early 2024.
Amber began her nursing career in 2018 as a Registered Nurse in the ICU, where she developed extensive experience caring for critically ill patients. She later worked as a travel ICU nurse in high-acuity and Trauma ICU settings, further strengthening her expertise in critical care management. Following her graduate education, she transitioned into pulmonary care, managing patients with complex respiratory and chronic medical conditions.
Her professional interests include critical care, pulmonary health, patient education, preventive care, and hormone replacement therapy, focused on improving overall wellness and quality of life. Amber is committed to providing compassionate, evidence-based care through individualized treatment and strong patient and family relationships.
Ann-Marie Russell, FNP
Family Nurse Practitioner, ICU and Emergency Care Background, Wellness and Prevention Specialist
Ann-Marie Russell is an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care. Born and raised in the Fredericksburg area, she has always had a passion for caring for people. She earned her BA in Biology from Randolph Macon College in 2007, her Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Eastern Virginia Career College in 2010, and her Master’s Degree from Walden University in 2018, specializing in Family Nurse Practice.
Ann-Marie brings extensive RN experience from HCA, Sentara, and Mary Washington Hospital, where she worked in the ICU, ER, and as a nursing supervisor. She provides comprehensive care focused on prevention, wellness, patient assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and health education.
Known for her professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail, Ann-Marie is passionate about supporting individuals and families through every stage of care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, cooking, baking, traveling, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Kim Haynes, BSN, RN
Head Registered Nurse, BHRT, IV Therapy, and Aesthetic Treatments
Kim Haynes serves as the head registered nurse and plays a key role in patient care. She holds a degree in Biology and completed her RN and BSN training locally.
She is certified in BHRT, IV therapy, and multiple aesthetic and wellness treatments.
Kim combines clinical skill with patient-focused care, and also works in the emergency department, maintaining strong medical experience.
Jamie Schroeder, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse, BHRT, Aesthetic and Wellness Treatments
Jamie Schroeder, B.S.N, RN has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since 2007. She splits her working hours at KidMed Pediatric Urgent Care and works as a school nurse at Spotsylvania County Public Schools. She is certified in BHRT, Vioria, Colon HydroTherapy, CelluPulse therapies, Onabotulinum Toxin and filler injections as well as Viora Therapies. She enjoys spending time with her family and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Nurse Education.
Tara Schroeder, BSN, RN
Registered Nurse, BHRT, Weight Loss and Wellness Treatments
Tara Schroeder has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since 2011! She splits her working hours between Mary Washington Hospital’s oncology unit and HBWL Center! Tara is certified in Viora therapies, BHRT, weight-loss therapies, Viveve and CelluPulse. She is a mother of four and loves family time.
Olivia Dalberg, BSN, RN
Medical Assistant, Weight Loss Coach, Viora Technician
Olivia Dalberg graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University with her bachelors in biology with a minor in chemistry. She works with us as a medical assistant and is currently working towards going to PA school. Olivia is trained as a weight loss coach and viora technician.
Cecilia Del Rosario, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse, Weight Loss and IV Therapy Specialist
Cecilia Del Rosario has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness and Esthetics since October 2019. She earned her diploma from Eastern Virginia Career College and is also a certified Mednax Medical Newborn hearing screener. She is very passionate about weight loss after she lost 80+ pounds. She specializes in pulse treatment therapy, weight-loss, and IV vitamin infusions. She is also a mother of one and loves to spend time learning new things.
Javier Flores, LPN
Licensed Practical Nurse, Weight Loss Specialist
Javier joined the Healthy Beginnings team in June. He received his degree from Germanna Community College as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Javier has been working in Fredericksburg for 10 years and is excited to join us as a weight loss specialist. Outside of work Javier likes to workout and play soccer.
Justin Farris, EMT-P
Paramedic, Wellness and Nutrition Support
Justin Farris has been with Healthy Beginnings since 2019. He graduated from Northern Virginia Community College with an associates degree in Paramedicine. With a strong passion for nutrition and wellness, Justin’s background as an athlete fuels his dedication to helping others achieve their health goals. Outside of work, Justin is a devoted husband and father. He enjoys spending time outdoors, being with family, and traveling.
Jessie Pangallo
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Specialist, Health and Lifestyle Coaching
Jessie Pangallo is a dedicated health and fitness professional with over 17 years of experience in the industry and a mother of three. Jessie has spent her career focusing on improving lives, particularly of women and girls. She studied Health Promotion and Women’s Studies at George Mason University, where she honed her passion for healthy living. As a Group fitness and yoga instructor, personal trainer, and certified Pilates apparatus instructor, Jessie is committed to making fitness accessible and enjoyable. Her ultimate goal is to guide individuals toward a healthy lifestyle that feels rewarding rather than burdensome.
Linda Velarde De Castro
Licensed Esthetician, Skin Care Specialist
Hi, my name is Linda Velarde. I’m a bilingual Licensed Esthetician and I have been in the field for over 20 years. In my last year of high school, I took a skincare course and I knew that this was my passion. Since then, I have followed this path with dedication, responsibility and commitment, to ensure each client receives the best professional skincare.
I believe in a personalized approach to skincare, tailoring treatments to your unique needs. I love what I do and I’m ready to unlock your skin’s full potential!
Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and gardening. I love nature and playing volleyball and tennis.
Request an appointment with me today and let’s get glowing together!
Ramona Tirnovan
Esthetician, Permanent Makeup Artist, Microblading Specialist
Ramona Tirnovan has been in the beauty industry since 2010. She is from Romania (Europe) where she started to learn and work as an esthetician and then a permanent makeup artist. In 2018, Ramona moved to Virginia to be together with her husband and now she’s a mom!
From 2010 to 2020 Ramona took multiple Master Classes taught by internationally renowned trainers, becoming a Philashes & PhiBoldbrows artist and International teacher for eyelash extensions. She loves Microblading, powder eyebrows, eyeliner, and lip color.
Eve Arvan
Massage Therapist, Yoga Instructor, Medical Massage Specialist
Eve specializes in medical massage techniques including lymphatic drainage and post-surgical care.
Her approach supports recovery, relaxation, and body balance.
She focuses on helping clients reduce tension and improve movement.
Cristy Reeder
Office Administration, Insurance and Billing Specialist
Cristy Reeder has been with Healthy Beginnings Wellness & Esthetics since 2015. Cristy has her degree in Business Administration from Mary Washington College. She oversees the accounts and prepares the insurance documents for our patients for hormone replacement therapy. She is a mother of two and in her free time enjoys cooking!
Elizabeth McCamley
Administrative Staff, Emergency Care Background
Meet Elizabeth! She has been with Healthy Beginnings since May 2023 as a member of our administrative team. She became an EMT in 2004 and volunteered with a local rescue squad and fire department. Elizabeth has also worked in the ER for the past 14 years as a tech. She is a wife and mother of 2 and enjoys spending every minute she can with family. Elizabeth likes to travel during her spare time.
Faby Castro
Medical Assistant, Aesthetic and Wellness Support
Faby Castro is a Medical Assistant at Healthy Beginnings with a passion for beauty, wellness, and healthcare. She has held her aesthetic license since 2023 and has a strong belief in the importance of self-care. Faby is currently pursuing a career in nursing, driven by her love for helping others and her dedication to making a positive impact on people’s lives.
Her goal is to combine her skills in aesthetics, wellness, and healthcare to provide compassionate care and empower others to look and feel their best inside and out.
Aaron Paxton
Administrative Staff, Operations Support
Aaron recently started working for Healthy Beginnings after working 15-plus years with the Spotsylvania County School system. She is a member of the administrative team. She enjoys spending time with family and friends in her spare time, traveling, and waking up to beautiful sunrises on the beach.
Hector Camacho
IT Specialist, EMR Systems Management
I have been with healthy beginnings for over 3 years. I help administer the EMR (electronic medical records) system. This includes maintenance and optimization of EMR, running reports out of the EMR system, help staff troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
Mia Dejesus
Marketing Associate, Wellness Outreach
Mia is a marketing major at James Madison University and part of the Healthy Beginnings team. She’s passionate about wellness and connecting people with services that support feeling their best. We’re grateful for the creativity, intention, and positive energy she brings to Healthy Beginnings.
MJ, Medical Assistant
Patient Care Support
MJ is a medical assistant here at Healthy Beginnings and a high school senior with big dreams of becoming a nurse.
MJ is a proud third-generation part of the Healthy Beginnings family and carries the same heart for health and helping others as her mom and grandmother. She loves helping patients feel confident, cared for, and their absolute best every single day at Healthy Beginnings
Alana Weathersbee
Facilitator, Movement and Wellness Specialist
Her teaching approach is centered around slow, steady, and mindful movements—a method she believes is a powerful way to move beyond the constraints of the mind and ego. While she possesses a deep appreciation for anatomy and alignment, her true passion lies in creative, exploratory, and meditative sequences.
With a focus on fostering strength, stability, and mobility, she aims to help her students cultivate a sense of being both grounded and expansive, centered yet relaxed. She believes that when we allow our bodies to express their own stories, we begin to peel away the layers of shame and judgment that hinder us. This process facilitates the release of personal narratives that block the ability to experience true joy.
Bilingual Medical Staff
Javier and Cecelia
Javier and Cecelia are fluent in both English and Spanish and are here to provide assistance to any of our patients that are in need of a Spanish-speaking team member.
Linda Velarde De Castro
Hi, my name is Linda Velarde. I’m a bilingual Licensed Esthetician and I have been in the field for over 20 years. In my last year of high school, I took a skincare course and I knew that this was my passion. Since then, I have followed this path with dedication, responsibility and commitment, to ensure each client receives the best professional skincare.
I believe in a personalized approach to skincare, tailoring treatments to your unique needs. I love what I do and I’m ready to unlock your skin’s full potential!
Outside of work, I enjoy listening to music and gardening. I love nature and playing volleyball and tennis.
Request an appointment with me today and let’s get glowing together!