Meet the Staff

Christina Barnes, Wellness Coordinator

Christina has been with our office since January 2006. Her caring nature, witty personality, and people skills along with becoming Certified as a Creating Wellness Coach makes for a great combination for running our Wellness Program. She is passionate about her job and her Creating Wellness Members.

Christina married her husband, Brad in December 2005. They started dating in High School and have been a match made in heaven ever since. They now have a daughter named Kiarra who was born in July 2007. She is a true joy and blessing in their life. Christina is very involved with her family and friends and enjoys swimming, reading, and interacting with her daughter.

Karen Walczak, Bookkeeper

Karen has been with the clinic for 3 years. She began as a patient of Dr. Patterson and later joined the staff. Karen is in charge of accounts receivable. Although she works behind the scenes, she enjoys meeting patients and is always willing to help with any questions you may have with your account. Karen is marred to her husband Al and has two grown children and four grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and travel.

Don Vinnage, Office Manager

Don has worked with Dr Patterson since 1994. Retired from corporate management he enjoys working with patients and staff in solving challenges with insurance. He maintains the electronic billing and banking for the clinic. Don enjoys assembling computers and assisting in maintaining office software. Reading all types of material and books from technical to business, fills some of his spare time.